- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Kelly
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on anger, stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and mood concerns. She also helps people facing issues like ADHD, intimacy concerns, and problems tied to family and caregiving.
She uses a collaborative style. Early sessions focus on clarifying goals and what the person wants to change. Kelly outlines a practical plan and adjusts it as needed so the work fits everyday life.
Her approach mixes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Therapy. That blend lets her combine short-term problem solving with skills practice and reflection. For people with trauma histories, she draws on trauma-informed CBT methods to reduce distress and increase coping skills.
Sessions usually involve talking through recent situations, identifying patterns, and trying small experiments between meetings. She also uses mindfulness exercises and concrete CBT tools to help reduce reactivity and manage automatic thoughts. Motivational Interviewing supports decisions around change when motivation is uncertain.
Kelly has experience in outpatient and community settings. She has worked with youth, teenagers, adults, families, and couples in those settings. She asks clients to be active partners in setting goals and tracking progress, and she gives direct feedback alongside supportive coaching.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kelly often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT involves short, focused exercises and homework that can be used between sessions to reduce reactivity and manage mood.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy which focuses on the person’s goals and the topics they bring to sessions. That approach keeps the work practical and collaborative, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify options.
Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she brings in. Simple mindfulness practices help slow down strong feelings so a person can make different choices in the moment. These practices are short and can be done as part of a session or during daily life.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the initial work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches suit their needs and goals. That means testing techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions can happen between commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
Kelly works with people who lose their temper with loved ones, struggle with workplace frustration, hold long-term resentment, or live with someone else’s anger.
How would she approach my anger in sessions?
She combines Client-Centered work with CBT and mindfulness to notice triggers, change unhelpful thoughts, and practice calmer responses.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of experience in outpatient and community settings and has worked with teens and adults across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she offer sessions to international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.